Leil Selichot 7475 / סליחות 11235
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11235 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 7472 | 25 Elul 11232 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7473 | 21 Elul 11233 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7474 | 25 Elul 11234 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7475 | 25 Elul 11235 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7476 | 21 Elul 11236 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7477 | 23 Elul 11237 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7478 | 25 Elul 11238 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7479 | 21 Elul 11239 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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